Beyond Pink and Blue: Understanding and Supporting a Range of Gender Expression in Our Programs

Date/Time
Date(s) - Feb 21, 2019
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location
Burnaby/New Westminster CCRR

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Many children choose play, clothing, activities, and toys that challenge gender stereotypes. We will look at some historical influences on gender stereotyping and some ways in which we can honour and respect the exploration of gender expression in our classrooms.

Early childhood education and care work best when it is linked to the real issues of people’s lives. The most important thing that we can do is to ensure that all children in our care and their families feel a strong sense of belonging and acceptance for who and what they are.

Categories

• Child Growth and Development
• Curriculum/Program Development
• Family Support
• Professional Ethics & Practice

Target Audience
Suitable for child care providers of children of all ages.

Online
No

Professional Development Certificate
Yes

Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
2

Registration Fee
$18.00 members/$22.00 non-members

Registration Contact Email
triccrr@gv.ymca.ca

Registration Contact Phone Number
604-931-3400 ext. 0

Presenter(s)
Christine Hibbert

Presenter Information
Christine Hibbert is an early childhood and school age educator, and she is also an experienced facilitator. Christine has worked in the child care field for more than 30 years, beginning her career as a teacher in England. She worked in family child care and preschools before becoming Executive Director at Jericho Kids’ Club in Vancouver. Recently retired from JKC, Christine continues to be an involved advocate and passionate educator in the child care community.